Mental Health Policy & Capacity Building Program-2026

As part of the mental health policy implementation, a specialized orientation and capacity-building program was organized for faculty members selected as Student Well-Being Ambassadors at KVG Medical College Hospital, Sullia, on August 5, 2026. The sessions were comducted by Dr. Rashmi K, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, who addressed critical topics including student mental health concerns, substance use disorders, suicide prevention, and stress management. The interactive program saw enthusiastic engagement from all participants, equipping them with the tools needed to effectively foster student well-being across the institution.

Dean

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan is a alumna of Thanjavur Medical College, where she obtained her medical degree. She further pursued her MD in Physiology from Madras Medical College and an MBA in Hospital Administration from Alagappa University.

Throughout her academic medical career, Dr. Natarajan has served in various capacities at several prominent institutions, including Madras Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Government Medical College Coimbatore, Government KAP Vishwanathan Medical College in Trichy, and Meenakshi Medical College in Kanchipuram. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she has held the position of Dean in multiple medical colleges for more than a decade. Her expertise in faculty training within medical education has earned her widespread recognition.

In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Natarajan has served as an assessor on the Medical Council of India (MCI) panel for over 15 years. She was also an Ex-Senate member of the MGR University and Secretary of the Ethics Committee. Dr. Natarajan has completed an Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME). Since 2019, she has been serving as the Dean at KVG Medical College and Hospital in Sullia.